ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service and Fox One, Fox Corporation’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, have partnered to offer fans even more flexibility, g| www.advanced-television.com
The following article "Monday musings: Disney wins battle, but is there even a war?" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Another look at the battle between the networks, the affiliates and the distributors, and whether this is even a war all sides are fighting. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: NFL in Brazil, Emily Kaplan, Women’s NCAA, Mariners rights" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The NFL has announced more Brazil games, this time in Rio. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Sans-Clark, Fever still setting new highs in unexpected playoff run" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Mounting an unexpected playoff run without Caitlin Clark, the Fever are still setting new viewership marks. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Cowboys, Chiefs, take usual spots atop NFL viewer charts in Week 3" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. In Week 3 of the NFL season, it was the usual suspects who moved the needle most. Sunday’s NFL national window, featuring Cowboys-Bears in most markets, averaged 25.47 million viewers on FOX — the third-largest audience of the season behind Eagles-Chiefs the previous week (33.8M) and the Cowboys-Eagles Kickoff Game (28.3M). Viewership actually declined from...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "ESPN deals face early scrutiny from Washington" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Ahead of what is expected to be a difficult regulatory process, ESPN is already facing scrutiny in Washington for its recent dealmaking. Four U.S. lawmakers — including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders — expressed “serious concerns” about ESPN’s potential acquisitions of NFL Network and MLB.tv in a Tuesday letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, […] Visit Sports Med...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Are early NFL negotiations a trap or saving grace for linear?" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is now on the record as seeking to return to the media rights negotiating table a full seven years ahead of schedule — and three to four years before the league is contractually able to opt out of its existing deals. It is easy to see why the league wants to […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Goodell: NFL could begin new rights negotiations next year" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The NFL could begin renegotiating its media rights deals as soon as next year, per league commissioner Roger Goodell. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told Alex Sherman of CNBC that the league is interested in renegotiating its media rights deals “as early as next year,” confirming a previous report by John Ourand of Puck. The league […] Visit Sports Media Watch fo...| Sports Media Watch
Series now averaging 1.33m viewers in the US after 17 races, its best performance at this stage of the season. The post F1 hits latest viewership record for 2025 as Azerbaijan GP averages 1.1m on ESPN appeared first on BlackBook Motorsport.| BlackBook Motorsport
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Fewer local events, rising prices, & new platforms—Boardroom breaks down why American wrestling fans are starting to feel pinned down. There’s no question that TKO‘s business plans across WWE and UFC have been successful. The post How WWE’s International Expansion Strategy Sidelines Its Core Market appeared first on Boardroom.| Boardroom
Former JCSU and Brick x Brick star Darius Ocean threw four TDs in an ESPN win over Tuskegee, pushing the Tigers to 3-0 and into the SIAC title conversation. The post HBCU Transfer QB Shines under ESPN Thursday Night Lights appeared first on HBCU Gameday.| HBCU Gameday
Today in 1979, at 7:00pm Eastern time, the first cable channel devoted exclusively to sports and entertainment went live from its studio in Bristol, Connecticut. The Entertainment and Sports…| Today in Connecticut History
From RedZone and YouTube to international play and a Taylor Swift Super Bowl halftime show, here are eight big NFL business issues this season. The post RedZone, Taylor Swift, & More: The NFL’s Biggest Business Storylines in 2025 appeared first on Boardroom.| Boardroom
Each NFL preseason game averaged 2.2m viewers, with viewership up 17 per cent on last year’s set of matchups.| SportsPro
ESPN's Dan Orlovsky questioned whether Kalen DeBoer will be able to survive September as Alabama's head coach.| Awful Announcing
Fox networks may be pulled from YouTube TV; Ken Solomon reportedly sues Tennis Channel, Sinclair and multiple Sinclair execs; and more news.| Sports Media Watch
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ESPN is expanding its live offerings for NFL studio coverage this year by taking more shows on the road than ever before.| Awful Announcing
Steve Wyche discusses ESPN's pending acquisition of NFL Network, his perspective on the deal and the upcoming season.| Sports Media Watch
John Wall joined Prime Video as an analyst for its NBA studio show; a September WWE PLE could air on ESPN; and more sports media news.| Sports Media Watch
"First Take" star and EP Stephen A. Smith stated he had no rule in ESPN firing Shannon Sharpe after a sexual assault lawsuit this year.| Awful Announcing
Baseball league’s media rights reshuffle reportedly set to leave tech giant out of the picture as ESPN closes in on MLB.TV| SportsPro
ESPN is pulling the last exclusive NFL game from its ESPN+ service; YouTube has tapped "Destroying" for its Week 1 NFL game; and more.| Sports Media Watch
MLB is continuing to have discussions with various parties regarding media rights; Versant is rebranding some of its networks; and more news.| Sports Media Watch
On the latest edition of "On the Air," a look back at John Saunders a little more than nine years after his passing.| Sports Media Watch
The NBA will begin its streaming-exclusive era with the Celtics, Knicks and Lakers.| Sports Media Watch
TNT's "Inside the NBA" is currently scheduled for a half-hour timeslot following ESPN's first NBA doubleheader of the season.| Sports Media Watch
On the latest edition of "On the Air," Armand Broady looks at ESPN's hire of social media influencer Katie Feeney and what it means.| Sports Media Watch
ESPN & the NFL announced a partnership deal, where the league will own 10% of the network; the jury is still out on whether it benefits fans.| Boardroom
There was one key partnership to make the new ESPN streaming service a must-have on day one...| Spyglass
Baseball found itself this week, and we have thoughts. ESPN and MLB Should Get Back Together- here is why!| MickeyBlog.com
Tech giant reportedly in pole position to replace ESPN, which has US$90 million-a-year pact in place until end of 2025.| BlackBook Motorsport
Wimbledon viewership was the highest in six years on ESPN, since the last time Roger Federer and Serena Williams made the finals there.| Sports Media Watch
Viewership for the MLB Home Run Derby rebounded from last year's news-affected edition, but remained on the low side historically.| Sports Media Watch
Super Bowl pregame viewership increased double-digits, but the Eagles' lopsided win dragged down the postgame shows.| Sports Media Watch
Jimmy Pitaro has a lot on his plate as ESPN mulls its TV rights future with MLB.| Sportico.com
Recent sports TV ratings, including the NASCAR Playoffs, Major League Baseball, the Paralympics and much more.| Sports Media Watch
The NFL season got off to its customary strong start in the ratings, albeit with no shortage of disclaimers.| Sports Media Watch
ESPN is looking beyond its NBA roster to fill the vacancy on its lead team, with Grant Hill and Jay Bilas reportedly contenders for the role.| Sports Media Watch
NASCAR unveiled its 2025 schedule Thursday, including a historic Mexico City race and its new In-Season Tournament. Plus: NHL schedule news.| Sports Media Watch
New FOX NFL analyst Tom Brady could face significant restrictions on his access to players and teams if he acquires a stake in the Raiders.| Sports Media Watch
NFL preseason viewership inched up despite a number of games facing Olympic competition. Plus: Little League ended on a big note.| Sports Media Watch
A federal judge has granted FuboTV a preliminary injunction that will, for now, prevent the release of Venu Sports.| Sportico.com
The preseason has started and the 2024-25 NFL season is upon us. Here's a preview of the upcoming NFL season from a media perspective.| Sports Media Watch
Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery's joint sports streaming service expected to go live in time for the NFL.| SportsPro
A detailed breakdown of the new NBA media rights deal and which events will belong to ESPN, NBC and Amazon.| Sports Media Watch
Pat McAfee will officially return to ESPN's "College GameDay" after offseason uncertainty. Plus: MLB Network launches direct-to-consumer offering; CBS| Sports Media Watch
Ratings roundup, including viewership figures for the Wimbledon singles finals, the ESPY Awards, NASCAR and more.| Sports Media Watch
Caitlin Clark continues to be the WNBA's top draw, but the league is drawing some of its best numbers in years even without her on the court.| Sports Media Watch
Details continue to trickle out about the NBA's recently finalized media rights deals with Disney, Comcast, and Amazon.| Sports Media Watch
Things seem to be going well in Boston, unless you ask the 'Get Up' crew.| SI
Fubo's antitrust case looks to put the kibosh on a skinny bundle that threatens to upend the entire sports-media ecosystem.| Sportico.com